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Chapter 349 A Little Bit of Shock to North America (Please Subscribe)

Before the news reached its peak, Warner Music North America headquarters, in conjunction with Warner Asia and Warner Europe subsidiaries, announced the news.

It is present in nearly 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, China, and the United Kingdom.

Tang Wen's new album "Tang" is now available for widespread distribution.

In one go, a full 300 million tickets were sold.

Regardless of whether there are actually that many available goods, the slogan has already been shouted out.

Tang Wen's fans placed orders to support him immediately.

In addition, his book fans and movie fans joined the buying frenzy amidst this massive publicity campaign.

Leaving aside other regions, just in the United States...

In just three days over the weekend, 43 copies were sold.

If Tang Wen hadn't been prepared in advance and introduced Warner to record production companies in Jiangnan Province, they almost wouldn't have been able to supply enough records.

The album arrived, and after listening to it once, music fans went wild:
"I declare that Tang's album is indeed a masterpiece."

"No skips! The entire album is worth listening to on repeat."

"Unbelievable! Ten pure gold songs, no filler!"

"Tang, absolutely a masterpiece!"

"A timeless classic that stands the test of time."

"Every song is fantastic—a perfect example of a no-skip album."

"Usually, after listening to an album once, we quickly know which song, or three, we like best, but with 'Tang,' it's hard for me to choose."

"..."

Tang Wen is currently conducting a roadshow promotion.

In the midst of my busy schedule, I picked up my laptop in the car and browsed the internet, reading all sorts of praise from netizens, which made me extremely satisfied.

He took a few screenshots and sent them to the writing studio, telling Zhang Yan to study them carefully, because when it comes to praising people in English, American netizens are still the best!

A few days ago, fans heard: "Because of U," "Be What You Wanna Be," and "Cry on My Shoulder."

It was already astonishing.

I feel that Tang Wen has lived up to everyone's long-held expectations.

Who would have thought that these three songs, both excellent in songwriting and singing, were just the opening act?

The remaining seven songs were actually of even higher quality.

"Hello listeners, this is KIIS-FM. Today we bring you a melody that transcends time, a cover of the song 'You Raise Me Up' by singer Tang Wen."

The original singer of this song is not very famous.

Two years later, Westlife covered the song, and it became a global sensation.

The original singer wasn't famous, but the cover version became a hit.

Especially for Chinese music fans, they have basically only heard Westlife's version.

After the host finished his introduction, the prelude to music began.

The sound of Scottish bagpipes, with its melodious and ethereal tone, instantly captivated the ears of listeners in front of the radio.

When Tang Wen's deliberately adjusted voice, clear yet with a slightly gritty quality, entered the room.

It instantly transported everyone to a seaside of music.

"When I am down and oh my soul so weary..."
On the radio, five Tang Dynasty poems were played simultaneously.

One main voice and four harmonies with different feelings intertwine together, reaching straight to the soul.

The reason for this approach is undoubtedly that it imitates Westlife's cover song method.

There was nothing that could be done about it; Tang Wen was short on time and didn't have time to carefully refine his singing style and performance techniques.

They simply took a shortcut.

With his profound musical knowledge and masterful singing skills, he single-handedly created the feeling of an entire band.

The chorus begins.

In the five-part chorus, the four pre-recorded parts were relatively weak, making Tang Wen's vocals stand out, and he roared out that line:
You raise me to more than I can be!
The sound pressure was like a tsunami that breached the dam!
Those in the car who were listening for the first time all felt their scalps tingle and their hair stand on end!

"awesome!"

"This is simply the best song I've heard in years!"

"It's unimaginable that one person could sing the praises of an entire army..."

The radio station's interactive call center is practically overflowing with calls.

The audience was simply unable to contain their excitement.

The host was full of praise and revealed in advance: "We are actively contacting Tang Wen to come to the live broadcast room as a guest."

The next day, it was still KIIS-FM, the uncrowned king of pop radio.

Another new song by Tang Wen was broadcast.

"When we mention Tang Wen, we always think of the hugely popular 'BABY' from last year, oh, sorry, it's still a huge hit now, ranking in the top 20 of the charts..."

So, are there any songs with such a refreshing feel in his new album?
The answer is yes! Welcome to enjoy "Sunshine in the Rain"!

This is not a particularly famous English song.

Domestic listeners can probably sing along to a few lines.

Because Cai Yilin covered it as "The Sun Never Sets".

"Sunshine in the Rain" is a song from 05, and Cai Yilin covered it in 2008.

Now that Tang Wen has created it ahead of time, it has nothing to do with the original singer's cover version.

The English lyrics are somewhat about long-distance relationships.

The song has a light and cheerful tone, and Tang Wen's voice is as clear as a high school student's.

It captivated some young female listeners, who would become excited when they faced the radio.

A song finished playing.

The female listener called in incessantly, seemingly having countless things to share.

Whether by coincidence or by prior arrangement, a young flight attendant named Emily answered the program's call.

Because of her work, she felt more connected to the lyrics and could better understand the hardships of long-distance relationships.

Emily said:
"Many of my beautiful colleagues are fans of Tang, and they hope he will hold a concert soon! We will definitely try to get tickets to go!"
Finally, I'd like to share with you the poem Tang wrote at the very end of the lyrics—

"We are thousands of miles apart, yet we share the sunshine in the same rain."

"What a beautiful line of poetry!" the host asked at the opportune moment. "But wait a minute, beautiful lady, where did you see this line of poetry?"

"what?"

The flight attendant exclaimed in surprise, "Didn't you buy Tang's album? It's right there on the lyrics page. At the end of each song, he wrote a line of poetry."

The radio host certainly knew this.

Now they're just using the pretty flight attendant's words to say it again.

The host, having received payment, provided excellent service: "Did all the male listeners hear that? During a long flight, if you want to have something to talk about with the flight attendants, the best thing to do is listen to Tang's music! Alright, let's continue with the exciting content."

On the third day, KIIS-FM released Tang Wen's third new song.

A pop-rock song – "BAD DAY"

The original singer was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Performance in 2007 for this song.

This shows the high quality of this song.

After its release, it topped the Billboard Hot Songs chart for six consecutive weeks.

It's a definite number one hit single.

"Before this song plays, do you all remember what I promised?" The host paused briefly, then shouted in an exaggerated voice, "That's right, please welcome Tang! We have invited Tang Wen!"

"wow~"

Countless women cheered in front of the radio.

The male driver, also influenced by Tang Wen's affability, voluntarily turned up his voice.

Host: "Listeners, let's give a warm welcome to the renowned writer, screenwriter, director, Golden Lion winner, Cannes Best Director, Grammy Best New Artist, and famous talented singer-songwriter—Tang Wen!" "Ahem," Tang Wen said, "Thank you, my friend! You've invited so many people; aren't you worried there won't be enough seats here?"

The host paused for a moment, giving the audience ample time to react, before bursting into laughter:
"Tang! I liked that joke, I learned something. You're really funny, unlike any other director I know."

"Hey buddy, how many directors do you know?"

"Uh, I've only seen everyone else from a distance, except for you. Does that count as knowing them?"

Another burst of laughter erupted from the radio.

Two jokes grabbed the audience's attention and gave them time to tell their friends.

After chatting, the host started gossiping about Tang Wen's relationships with some female celebrities.

I first asked the famous Nicole Kidman.

Tang Wen smiled and said, "Good friend."

"Oh—" the host said, dragging out the last syllable, making it hard not to misunderstand.

"Tang, how do you manage to succeed in every field?"

This question is more intriguing than gossip.

Young people in front of the radio dream of living Tang Wen's life: making big money by making movies, surrounded by female celebrities, and even rumors of group sex circulate.

Director Tang's life is the envy of everyone.

The middle-aged people in front of the radio also pricked up their ears and focused their attention on waiting for the answer.

They've passed the age of dreaming and no longer pin their hopes on becoming famous.

But they want to do their best to cultivate the next generation.

These days, there's this kind of toxic motivational rhetoric circulating in China, saying things like North American parents don't demand much from their children's schoolwork, they're hands-off, letting their kids grow up freely...

All I can say is that people who spread this kind of message are either stupid or malicious!
Prestigious North American universities operate on a donation and recommendation system, essentially pushing the competition based on family connections and financial resources to the very last minute.

How could we not value our children's education?

Without keeping the audience waiting long, Tang Wen replied, "Actually, there's a misunderstanding. I haven't accomplished much."

Host: "Oh, Tang! Have you forgotten all those titles you just mentioned? Shall I remind you again?"

Tang Wen laughed: "What I mean is, the underlying logic of all these things is the same, which is creation! I'm just good at creating."

The audience and the host seemed to be deep in thought.

Tang Wen glanced at the system panel and continued:
"Take my new song 'Bad Day' for example. The inspiration came from a tough period before I became famous. I know there are many musicians and young people in North America who are living in poverty!"

"And then you had an inspiration?"

"Yes, but unlike other musicians, I have three creative directions: I can create a movie, a novel, or a song."

"Wow!" the host exclaimed.

Despite having conducted hundreds of interviews and met many geniuses and boastful people.

But now, facing Tang Wen, he couldn't tell whether what he said was true or false.

"Then why did you write songs? If you made movies, you could earn more, right? You might even get some awards."

When questioned by the host, Tang Wen responded easily: "I have too many stories in my mind, I can't film them all."

Well, after all, Hollywood is still in its golden age.

There are quite a few things that can be copied and projects that can be intercepted.

There's no need to do anything as difficult as turning songs into movies.

"By the way," Tang Wen said with a smile, "as you may have heard, my first fantasy film, *Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl*, will be released at the end of this month, on the 27th. Those who are interested, remember to go see it!"

"Hey, Tang! We're a music program." The host feigned displeasure.

Tang Wen continued, "Speaking of music, I composed quite a few original pieces for this film, one of which I particularly love. Um, do you have any violins?"

For the "original" movie theme song "He's a Pirate"

He practiced the violin for a few days, and after getting to the basics, he improved his skills to the master level.

The host's dissatisfaction grew even louder:
"Dude, you're here to promote your album, not some 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.' I swear on my radio host status, I will never lend you my violin!"

The audience smiled and noted down the rather long movie title.

"Stop complaining, buddy. I brought you a few autographed books and albums. Oh, and I'll send you an invitation to the movie premiere too!"

Tang Wen had not finished speaking.

The host's voice rose eight octaves: "Hey! Assistant, what are you waiting for? Find Tang the best violin right now!"

The audience burst into laughter.

Many drivers were bent over, pounding on their steering wheels.

These two are so interesting, today's show was fantastic.

Tang didn't talk about those dry music theories at all.

Host: "Tang, I want to clarify that I just wanted to hear the music, not that I was bribed by your gift."

"That's right, I'll give you two invitations, you can bring your friends along."

This is an implication that he can bring women.

"You're a true friend! So what are we waiting for? Let's enjoy Tang's latest masterpiece together—'BAD DAY'!"

After singing his new song, Tang Wen played a section of "He Was a Pirate" on the violin.

Finally, the interview ended with advertisements for the novel, movie, and album.

"Tang! Amazing! You should really be a radio host."

Tang Wen made a few modest remarks, shook hands with the production crew, and left.

Before recording, Tang Wen and he went over the lines together, and many of the jokes were thought up by Tang Wen.

The following day, the listenership data was released.

As expected, Tang Wen's participation in the program resulted in the highest listenership ratings this year.

The producer remarked, "Tang, this is only your second album, right?"

The host understood what he meant: "In the future, we may have to put in some effort to invite him to participate in the program."

Big-name singers appearing on shows guarantee high listenership.

The production team needs to be careful.

This is true both in China and abroad.

Warner Music invested a lot of resources in Tang Wen's album.

Also promoting the new album is New York's top radio station: Z100.
Rock Radio: WXRK
Alternative rock: KROQ...

The Z100 has a market share of over 10% in the New York metropolitan area.

They primarily promote Tang Wen's "You are beautiful".

Free Loop

Both of these songs are excellent.

"You are beautiful" is a Billboard number one single.

"Free Loop" is an advertising anthem that has no intro and catches the ear from the very first line.

WXRK, the number one rock radio station in the US: it accounts for 35% of the total market share of New York rock radio stations.

Their production team really likes Tang Wen's songs "Bad Day" and "Boulevard of Broken Dreams".

B Dreams

Belonging to modern rock, Original Time and Space reached the top of the Billboard Rock Chart within a month of its release, and won the number one spot sixteen times!
It has also reached second place on the hot song chart.

This album, meticulously crafted by Tang Wenzan—no, this one—brings together the essence of European and American pop music.

If this still can't set a new record.

All I can say is that there's something fishy going on.

But it's unlikely that he would pull off a shady operation. Tang Wen's affability and charm are so strong that no one in the United States would think he's a foreigner.

With Warner's strong public relations efforts, there was no deliberate attempt to suppress them.

(End of this chapter)